Hello everybody,  I,m a bit of a newbie on here .. haven,t posted much but I have been checking things out here and am amazed at the wealth of information. I built an A model coupe a couple of years ago - Y block power of course. Been more than happy with it but cant leave things alone, so I am building a new engine for it  with the intention of making a lot more power.  I have a lot of parts on the way over here but I,m having trouble finding someone that sells water pump kits.. any of you guys know of a supplier? All the suppliers that list them seem to be out of stock, the truck pump kits with the 3/4 shaft are available but not the car type with 5/8 shaft.  I dont really want to buy another complete pump because they are easy to rebuild and I have plenty of cores..

I've been getting the 5/8" shaft rebuilt water pumps from O'Reilly in both rebuilt and new.  I haven't looked for the 5/8" rebuild kits though but have been able to get the 3/4" rebuild kits although I haven't found a supplier for the rebuilt 3/4" shaft water pumps.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Thanks Ted,  looks like my cores will remain junk, no kits to be found.. I contacted O,reilly,s but they dont ship outside the states, looks like Macs is the go for a new pump

Try these guys.
http://cowboyjohnsautoparts.com/antique-car-rebuild-kits/water-pump-rebuild-kits.html

http://www.waterpumpkit.com/waterpumpkits.html

Check with boat yards, and suppiers

When Pegleg built the aluminium pumps he sourced the bearings and seals somewhere.  Maybe he will see this thread and respond. 

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Met this guy at the Charlotte Auto Fair.  Said he has kits for 5/8 and can rebuild 3/4.www.htfparts.com  Robert D Wolf.



Lawrenceville, GA

I bought parts from an outfit in Indiana. Will have to look for that name and number.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

My brother got some kits from Cowboy John's, but no 3/4" kits, he didnt have them.

55 Vicky & customline

58 Rack Dump, 55 F350 yard truck, 57 F100

59 & 61 P 400's, 58 F100 custom cab, 69 F100, 79 F150, 82 F600 ramp truck, 90 mustang conv 7 up, 94 Mustang, Should I continue?

Well thanks a lot for your help guys!!  Cowboy Johns turned out to be the one with some rebuild kits ... ordered them and they are on their way, I would never have found them without your help! 

It never fails to amaze me.  I can add yet another potential parts supplier to my Bookmarks list.  Thanks.



Mark

1956 Mercury M100
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan
Delta, British Columbia